Contract Analyst Jobs in Arizona
Contract Analyst jobs in Arizona are consistently active across defense contracting, healthcare systems, real estate, and technology, with openings at every level from entry-level contract specialists through senior analysts managing complex agreements. Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson drive most of the hiring, where established employers like Raytheon Technologies, Banner Health, and Arizona State University regularly bring on contract analysts for procurement, vendor management, and compliance work. The most in-demand specialties in the state are government and defense contracting, healthcare vendor agreements, and construction contract administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Requisition ID: 20556
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
- Short and long-term disability plans
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Summary
Responsible for initiating coordinating, and leveraging corporate strategies for purchases of major equipment/materials/services and for contract development associated with critical materials and services and to lead these efforts across business units; includes autonomous decision making related to the use of market trend analysis, material resource planning, sourcing initiatives, business partner alignment, risk management, project management, contract management, supplier relationship management, contract and commercial terms and conditions documentation review. Develops and executes sourcing strategies and category management activities for multiple complex and/or critical categories, including implementation plan for achieving business objectives and benefit targets. Establishes and leads cross-functional teams to implement category strategies for sourcing materials and services.
What You'll Do
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios and categories of goods and services. This includes conducting market research, analyzing data, identifying alternate opportunities, developing bid packages, coordinating pre-bid conferences, evaluating and awarding bids, and identifying & coordinating deliverables.
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of purchase orders utilizing requisitions received from internal clients or requisitioning systems. Includes preparation and submittal of bids or request for proposals (RFP’s) when necessary; evaluation of quotes; placing purchase orders; determining freight carriers; and expediting shipments. These activities include but are not limited to standard stock-coded purchases, one-time, direct charge, goods purchases and services. Also includes releasing purchase orders from new and existing agreements.
- Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures; ensure all material requests are received and processed for action in a timely manner; edit requisitions and confer with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise; and determine delivery requirements.
- Manage, create, and evaluate RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, vendor proposals, materials demand forecasts and scope documents to minimize risk and maximize economic value on SRP’s commercial transactions associated with materials and services.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers and supplier’s agents. Develop negotiation strategies and plans. Respond to exceptions to SRP’s terms & conditions. Collaborate with Risk Management and Legal Services to develop, recommend, and approve non-standard contractual language.
- Perform market analysis using industry and market intelligence, financial reports, market indices, global monetary exchange rates, and published economic documents to forecast and assess pricing, supply and business risk.
- Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers to provide equitable value to both entities. This includes monitoring supplier performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and implementing corrective action.
- Resolve and oversee supplier disputes including negotiating settlements, warranties and claims by implementing corrective action in accordance with established Contract Documents.
- Determine replenishment quantities for inventory materials utilizing historical usage, anticipated demand, supplier/manufacturer lead times, carry and ordering costs and other business considerations. Meet with key suppliers to develop and analyze material forecasts. Maintain associated planning/forecasting system parameters based on this information.
- Coordinate with all applicable internal stakeholders (including business unit, Warehouse, Logistics, Accounts Payable, Legal Services, Safety Services, Cost and Plant Accounting, Corporate Taxes, Cyber Security Services, Insurance Services, Supplier Diversity, Sustainable Solutions, Finance & Controls, Board and Council, Buy America, and Corporate Audit) to ensure each purchase agreement is issued and managed in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. Conducts meetings and presentations to all levels of stakeholders to ensure purchase requirements and purchase agreements are effectively managed.
Education
Experience
This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.
- Level I — Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered.
- Level 2 – Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.
- Level 3 – Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered. Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications
- Negotiate the best economic advantage for SRP while mitigating risk (including legal, commercial, technical, financial, procure-to pay, safety, chemical, insurance, cyber security, accounting, inventory management, system controls, and physical access), adhering to corporate and regulatory policies, and maintaining the highest ethical and commercial standards for all purchase transactions.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation. This includes a continuous effort to improve work processes and tools, decrease turnaround times, and to enhance customer service.
- Represent SRP in a professional manner and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effectively balance multiple, competing priorities and changes in scope or direction.
- Ensure all applicable correspondence and documents are reviewed, filed, and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Protect proprietary and confidential information, whether provided by SRP or the supplier.
- Be accessible 24/7 during emergency situations or service disruptions.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Products, WAM, MAXIMO, SAP, Aravo, Ariba, and OpenText.
Certification in the following areas is desirable:
C.P.M: Certified Purchasing Manager
C.P.S.M: Certified Professional in Supply Management
A.P.P. : Accredited Purchasing Practitioner
A.P.I.C.S.: American Purchasing Inventory Control Society
M.C.C.M.: Member Commercial Contract Manager /International Association of Contract Management
C.F.C.M.: Certified Federal Contract Manager
C.C.C.M.: Certified Commercial Contract Manager
C.P.C.M.: Certified Professional Contract Manager
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
Requisition ID: 20556
Join us in building a better future for Arizona!
SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.
Why Work at SRP
At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
- Short and long-term disability plans
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Summary
Responsible for initiating coordinating, and leveraging corporate strategies for purchases of major equipment/materials/services and for contract development associated with critical materials and services and to lead these efforts across business units; includes autonomous decision making related to the use of market trend analysis, material resource planning, sourcing initiatives, business partner alignment, risk management, project management, contract management, supplier relationship management, contract and commercial terms and conditions documentation review. Develops and executes sourcing strategies and category management activities for multiple complex and/or critical categories, including implementation plan for achieving business objectives and benefit targets. Establishes and leads cross-functional teams to implement category strategies for sourcing materials and services.
What You'll Do
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies and category management activities for assigned portfolios and categories of goods and services. This includes conducting market research, analyzing data, identifying alternate opportunities, developing bid packages, coordinating pre-bid conferences, evaluating and awarding bids, and identifying & coordinating deliverables.
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of purchase orders utilizing requisitions received from internal clients or requisitioning systems. Includes preparation and submittal of bids or request for proposals (RFP’s) when necessary; evaluation of quotes; placing purchase orders; determining freight carriers; and expediting shipments. These activities include but are not limited to standard stock-coded purchases, one-time, direct charge, goods purchases and services. Also includes releasing purchase orders from new and existing agreements.
- Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures; ensure all material requests are received and processed for action in a timely manner; edit requisitions and confer with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity and quality of merchandise; and determine delivery requirements.
- Manage, create, and evaluate RFI’s, RFP’s, Statements of Work, vendor proposals, materials demand forecasts and scope documents to minimize risk and maximize economic value on SRP’s commercial transactions associated with materials and services.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers and supplier’s agents. Develop negotiation strategies and plans. Respond to exceptions to SRP’s terms & conditions. Collaborate with Risk Management and Legal Services to develop, recommend, and approve non-standard contractual language.
- Perform market analysis using industry and market intelligence, financial reports, market indices, global monetary exchange rates, and published economic documents to forecast and assess pricing, supply and business risk.
- Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management by developing and maintaining effective communication with key suppliers to provide equitable value to both entities. This includes monitoring supplier performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and implementing corrective action.
- Resolve and oversee supplier disputes including negotiating settlements, warranties and claims by implementing corrective action in accordance with established Contract Documents.
- Determine replenishment quantities for inventory materials utilizing historical usage, anticipated demand, supplier/manufacturer lead times, carry and ordering costs and other business considerations. Meet with key suppliers to develop and analyze material forecasts. Maintain associated planning/forecasting system parameters based on this information.
- Coordinate with all applicable internal stakeholders (including business unit, Warehouse, Logistics, Accounts Payable, Legal Services, Safety Services, Cost and Plant Accounting, Corporate Taxes, Cyber Security Services, Insurance Services, Supplier Diversity, Sustainable Solutions, Finance & Controls, Board and Council, Buy America, and Corporate Audit) to ensure each purchase agreement is issued and managed in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. Conducts meetings and presentations to all levels of stakeholders to ensure purchase requirements and purchase agreements are effectively managed.
Education
Experience
This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.
- Level I — Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered.
- Level 2 – Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.
- Level 3 – Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered. Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications
- Negotiate the best economic advantage for SRP while mitigating risk (including legal, commercial, technical, financial, procure-to pay, safety, chemical, insurance, cyber security, accounting, inventory management, system controls, and physical access), adhering to corporate and regulatory policies, and maintaining the highest ethical and commercial standards for all purchase transactions.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation. This includes a continuous effort to improve work processes and tools, decrease turnaround times, and to enhance customer service.
- Represent SRP in a professional manner and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effectively balance multiple, competing priorities and changes in scope or direction.
- Ensure all applicable correspondence and documents are reviewed, filed, and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Protect proprietary and confidential information, whether provided by SRP or the supplier.
- Be accessible 24/7 during emergency situations or service disruptions.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Products, WAM, MAXIMO, SAP, Aravo, Ariba, and OpenText.
Certification in the following areas is desirable:
C.P.M: Certified Purchasing Manager
C.P.S.M: Certified Professional in Supply Management
A.P.P. : Accredited Purchasing Practitioner
A.P.I.C.S.: American Purchasing Inventory Control Society
M.C.C.M.: Member Commercial Contract Manager /International Association of Contract Management
C.F.C.M.: Certified Federal Contract Manager
C.C.C.M.: Certified Commercial Contract Manager
C.P.C.M.: Certified Professional Contract Manager
Hybrid Workplace
SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.
Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement
To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.
Work Authorization
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix
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Contract Analyst Job Market in Arizona
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract analyst jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field required
- Two or more years of contract drafting, review, and negotiation experience preferred
- Proficiency in contract lifecycle management software such as Ariba, Ironclad, or Coupa
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation for defense or government contracting roles in Arizona
- Strong analytical and written communication skills for summarizing contract terms and risk
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager or National Contract Management Association certification a plus
Contract Analyst Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract analyst in Arizona?
Most contract analyst roles in Arizona require at minimum a bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, or a related field. The role carries no state-issued license in Arizona, but candidates pursuing government or defense work benefit from earning a Certified Federal Contracts Manager credential through the National Contract Management Association. Employers in Phoenix and Tucson also value direct experience with procurement or legal document review, which can substitute for a specific degree in some cases.
Which companies hire contract analysts in Arizona?
Employers hiring contract analysts in Arizona right now include HonorHealth, SRP, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's concentration of defense primes, large health systems, and real estate developers keeps demand for contract analysts steady throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most contract analyst jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Tucson account for the largest share of contract analyst openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters, defense contractors, and hospital networks, while Scottsdale draws procurement and technology contract roles, and Tucson's openings are heavily tied to Raytheon and University of Arizona Health Network operations.
Are there remote contract analyst jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. Contract analyst work is primarily document-driven and analytical, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 80% of contract analyst openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted away from purely on-site requirements. Contract review, redlining, and vendor correspondence are the tasks most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a contract analyst in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from an adjacent role such as procurement coordinator, purchasing assistant, or paralegal, all of which appear regularly in Arizona job postings and develop core contract skills. Banner Health, Intel's Chandler campus, and the State of Arizona's General Services Division hire contract specialists at the associate level for candidates without a full analyst background. Earning a Certified Professional Contracts Manager designation from the National Contract Management Association, even as a student member, signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete edge in Arizona's competitive defense and healthcare markets.
Where can I find and apply to contract analyst jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to contract analyst jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across industries including defense, healthcare, real estate, and technology. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each employer without creating a profile or going through an intermediary step.
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